Teachers‘ Perceived Professional Practice In Teaching Shs Accounting

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the extent to which the teachers perceived professional practices of Accounting teachers in Senior High Schools (SHS) within the Ketu North Municipal area of the Volta Region in Ghana contribute to the performance of students. The study adopted a descriptive survey approach with the use of a questionnaire to collect primary data from 344 Accounting students and 26 Accounting teachers as participants. The sample was obtained through a census. The researcher analysed the data using mean, standard deviation, independent sample t- test and hierarchical multiple regression analysis It was found from the analysis, that Accounting teachers exhibit high level of effectiveness in managing the learning environment in teaching Accounting. It was found from the study that Accounting teachers exhibit a moderate level of effectiveness in lesson planning and preparation. It was also revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in male and female teachers‘ effectiveness in managing students‘ behaviour during Accounting instruction. Managing learning environment and students‘ behaviour management were found to significantly influence students‘ learning outcomes. It is therefore recommended that the Ghana Education Service should intensify continuous professional development activities in the Municipality to enhance Accounting teachers‘ capacity to employ more innovating class management and instructional practices to promote the teaching and learning of Accounting.